42 Rockwood Dr, Southington, CT 06489

This gracious home is located in a neighborhood of upscale homes, one of the most popular on Southington's east side. From the moment you drive up, you will feel like you are home. This quality constructed side hall colonial was built by Delahunty Builders in 1974. There is a covered front porch which welcomes you in through a cheery red front door. There is a half bath located off the foyer. Both have been freshly repainted in neutral colors. The living room is oversized for entertaining and leads to formal dining room. Both have southern exposure and are filled with light. Crown molding is also featured in both rooms. The dining room also has a pocket door to close which keeps the mess in the kitchen where it belongs! The kitchen has been remodeled with loads of counter space and cabinets. The counters are Corian. The washer/dryer is located in the kitchen for convenience and to afford multitasking. Ceramic tile on the kitchen floor makes cleaning it a breeze. The kitchen has an eatin area with sliders leading to the deck. There is also a passthru window between the kitchen and the family room - perfect for snacking or Superbowl parties. The large gas fireplace really warms up the room and it is surrounded by bookshelves which just makes you want to curl up and read. There is another set of sliders leading to the deck in the family room which leads to the fabulous built in pool and patio. This house was made for entertaining both inside and out. Set on 3/4 of an acre, there is plenty of room to the side and behind the pool for a game of volleyball or a swing set. Moving on to the upstairs of the house, there are three very large bedrooms including the master. There is also a small fourth room which could be used as a nursery or office. The master bedroom has a private bath. The other two bedrooms are large enough to accomodate queen size beds. The main upstairs bath has a whirlpool tub perfect for unwinding after those busy days. It also has a seperate stand up shower. There is loads of storage upstairs including walkin storage over the garage and an attic with pulldown stairs. Heating in the house is gas preferred by many for its cleanliness. The house has central air for climate control in the hottest months. The air conditioner compressor and the furnace with humidifier are 2/3 years old. The hot water heater is one year old. If you are looking for a well taken care of home, with a great floor plan, large rooms set on a great street, this one is it!